NBA 2K fans can get their hands on a copy of NBA 2K16 four days prior to the official release date by pre-ordering the game. NBA 2K16 releases on September 29th, if you pre-order you get it on Friday, September 25th. It is currently available to pre-order on Amazon with more vendors to follow.
Your NBA 2K16 pre-order will also include the following in-game bonuses:
- 10,000 Virtual Currency (VC);
- MyTEAM VIP Package:
- New-Gen & PC - 3 MyTEAM Emerald Packs each with a guaranteed Emerald player;
- Prior-Gen - MyTEAM Gold Booster Pack with Guaranteed Gold Player and 4 additional Gold items.
As noted by LD2K on Twitter.
Also, the #NBA2K16 Early Tip-Off Weekend pre-order is NOT retailer specific. Anywhere you can pre-order (including digitally) you get it.
And more clarification in the comments section.
Not only a week early release date up in to September, but pre-ordering ensures you're playing it FOUR days early, unlimited access.
Also, two things to clarify:
Also, two things to clarify:
- Yes, this is a pre-order applies BOTH digitally and physically. More details are being worked out on exact timing (time zones etc)
- This release date will be the same in ALL regions internationally - September 29... but only some regions will have the pre-order, 4-day early - UK, AUS have it for example). More details will be coming on those questions later.
Read the full press release below.
NBA® 2K16 Announces Early Tip-Off Weekend
Fans who pre-order get a head start on the action four days ahead of street date plus bonus digital goods
2K today announced that NBA® 2K16, the next iteration of the top-rated NBA video game simulation series for the past 15 years*, will offer fans an unprecedented Early Tip-Off Weekend, putting the full game into the hands of fans four days ahead of the scheduled street date. Beginning today, fans can pre-order NBA 2K16 at participating North American retail and online vendors, ensuring they receive their copy beginning on Friday, September 25, four days ahead of the game’s September 29 street date, along with in-game bonuses.
“NBA 2K16 promises to be one of the most groundbreaking sports titles in video game history, combining exciting new features with uncanny realism,” said Alfie Brody, vice president of marketing for NBA 2K. “We’re always seeking new ways to excite and ignite our fans’ tremendous passion for the franchise, and offering unmatched early access is just another way to bring them closer to the on-court action they crave.”
In addition to Early Tip-Off Weekend access, NBA 2K16 pre-orders will include the following in-game bonuses:
- 10,000 Virtual Currency (VC);
- MyTEAM VIP Package:
- New-Gen & PC - 3 MyTEAM Emerald Packs each with a guaranteed Emerald player;
- Prior-Gen - MyTEAM Gold Booster Pack with Guaranteed Gold Player and 4 additional Gold items.
NBA 2K16 will be available for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft; and Windows PC platforms on September 29, 2015.
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